Chapter 258 - 225: Returning to Qingfeng, Past Karma (Part 2)

Chapter 258: Chapter 225: Returning to Qingfeng, Past Karma (Part 2)

’It seems... the Demon Race’s development in recent years has truly become a threat to the Human Race!’

The Netherworld Mountain Range!

This was a colossal mountain range, a true behemoth that spanned numerous Cultivation Realms. It was home to countless Demon Race powers.

Even the Canglan Cultivation Realm, where Xu Chang’an had been in his previous life, contained a portion of the Netherworld Mountain Range’s main range.

The Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm did not border the main range of the Netherworld Mountain Range, but rather one of its branches.

But even so, it was a constant headache for the Xuanwu Pavilion.

If the Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm had bordered a part of the Netherworld Mountain Range’s main range, the roles of the Human and Demon Races within it would likely be completely reversed.

The Netherworld Mountain Range! Its fame was immense!

It was a sacred land of cultivation in the hearts of countless members of the Demon Race!

Therein lay the supreme holy land of the Demon Race: the Demon Race Holy Hall!

It was home to innumerable powerful demons with formidable Bloodlines!

Demon Kings and Unparalleled Demon Kings emerged one after another!

Even Demon Emperors, who stood above the Unparalleled Demon Kings, also existed there!

The Netherworld Mountain Range was renowned and feared by countless humans!

The Human Race’s strength over the Demon Race was in their overall power; it was not that every human faction could crush every demon faction.

If that were the case, the Demon Race would have long since vanished into the river of history.

Rumor had it that the Netherworld Mountain Range held a Floating Sacred City, powerful enough to contend with the Human Race’s Ancestral Hall!

However, matters concerning the Netherworld Mountain Range were too remote for Xu Chang’an.

He only gave it a brief thought before pushing it aside.

’The Red Cloud Mountain Range is no longer safe! With my current strength, I have more than enough power to protect myself in the Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm. Besides, there are still plenty of resources in Yanyue True Monarch’s Storage Bag that I haven’t liquidated yet...’

Xu Chang’an was lost in thought.

A moment later, he had a rough idea of what to do next.

He destroyed all traces within his cave abode, removed the Array Flags, dismantled the Array, and packed up his things.

With a flash, Xu Chang’an’s figure transformed into a streak of light and vanished over the horizon.

The Red Cloud Mountain Range was enormous, stretching for tens of thousands of miles with numerous branches.

Cyan Mountain was a large mountain adjacent to one of the branches of the Red Cloud Mountain Range.

In the grand scheme of the entire Xuan Yue Cultivation Realm, it was like a drop in the ocean, unable to make even the slightest splash.

However, among the many small towns surrounding Cyan Mountain, it enjoyed great fame.

Cyan Mountain spanned several hundred miles and was rich in resources, with countless birds and beasts. The towns and villages on both sides of the mountain were also innumerable.

This region was under the jurisdiction of the Li Family, a Cultivation Clan.

In recent years, due to the war between the Human and Demon Races, the Li Family had expanded considerably through their Talisman Making business.

Using their accumulated wealth, they successfully purchased a Foundation Establishment Pill. Just two years ago, a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator was born into their clan!

The Li Family now boasted two Foundation Establishment Cultivators!

Although, the Li Family’s other Foundation Establishment Cultivator was already old, nearing the end of his lifespan.

But this didn’t stop the Li Family from gaining considerable fame among the many Cultivation Clans in the surrounding area!

Cyan Blade Town, one of the many small towns at the foot of Cyan Mountain.

Xu Chang’an looked at the small town in the distance, a flicker of memory in his eyes.

More than seventy years ago, before he had embarked on the Demon Path, he had spent some time in this very town.

Here, he had experienced the lowest point of his life as a demon!

He had been an ordinary Little Grey Mouse, one that any adult could have easily killed!

After watching from afar for a while, Xu Chang’an began walking towards Cyan Blade Town.

At this moment, Xu Chang’an was dressed as a young man, looking like a handsome and refined gentleman.

Within Cyan Blade Town, townsfolk occasionally passed by, their faces adorned with simple, honest smiles.

Everyone had their own work, their own way of life!

The many turmoils of the Cultivation Realm hadn’t affected this place in the slightest.

The passage of more than seventy years hadn’t left many marks here either.

As Xu Chang’an walked through Cyan Blade Town, he would occasionally attract the gazes of some of the townsfolk.

Cyan Blade Town was located at the foot of Cyan Mountain. Tucked against the great mountain, it wasn’t a hub for trade, and there weren’t many outsiders.

The occasional visitors were mostly traveling merchants.

Xu Chang’an’s fine attire immediately marked him as an outsider.

However, the townsfolk only stole furtive glances. When Xu Chang’an’s gaze met theirs, they would quickly look away.

Xu Chang’an smiled.

’A rat crossing the street—a target for everyone to beat!’

He still remembered when he was just a Grey Rat. Walking on this street, even at night, he had to be secretive and sneaky.

How could it compare to now!

Xu Chang’an walked very slowly.

He observed his surroundings as he went.

More than seventy years had not erased his memories; he remembered everything clearly.

In this house, he had stolen rice from the rice jar; in that house, he had hidden behind a cabinet; in this one, he had eavesdropped on conversations...

Scene after scene from the past surfaced in his mind.

They were so clear, it was as if they had happened only yesterday.

Alas, while the place remained, the people were gone.

The town was the same, but the people from back then were no longer there!

Walking down the street, Xu Chang’an suddenly stopped.

He looked at a long row of storefronts before him.

Above the door hung a plaque inscribed with the words "Fang Family Pharmacy." Below it, a special note was added: "A Century-Old Establishment!"

This was the largest pharmacy in Cyan Blade Town!

The Fang Family Pharmacy!

Memories from all those years ago surfaced in his mind once again.

Recalling the scenes from the past, a slight smile touched the corners of Xu Chang’an’s lips.

The layout of the Fang Family Pharmacy hadn’t changed much. The storefront was in the front, with a courtyard, house, and a surrounding stone wall in the back.

The stone wall seemed to have been renovated; it was a little smoother and a little taller than before.

Xu Chang’an circled the Fang Family Pharmacy, causing the pharmacy’s clerk to find him strange.

’What’s this well-dressed young master up to?’

Leaving the Fang Family Pharmacy, Xu Chang’an continued walking until he stopped in front of a residential courtyard.